Osteochondrosis of the cervix

As for the other main symptoms of the disease, they include:

• Compression of blood vessels, which causes an increase in blood pressure.
• severe headaches that occur due to reduced blood flow to the brain. This type of pain can cause the patient to use analgesics regularly.
• vision and hearing problems.
• pain, rather intense pain in the neck and shoulders, which can sometimes be aggravated by sharp and very unpleasant "back pain".
• grinding and breaking while tilting the head or turning to the sides.
• decrease in muscle strength in the arms due to pain in the chest area.
• dizziness.

Important!As soon as the first symptoms of this disease are noticed, it is necessary to seek help from a neurologist as soon as possible.

Reasons

The main causes of osteochondrosis are the following:

1. Metabolic disorders that adversely affect the normal state of cartilage in the intervertebral discs.
Insufficient mobility of the cervical vertebrae, due to which there is a loss of fluid, which, in turn, adversely affects the elasticity of the cartilage.
2. Minor injury of the cervical spine, when the head is tilted, turned and so on
3. Poor heredity, due to which the disk margin is very small.

Treatment

The treatment process depends directly on the stage of the disease and is based on an integrated approach. On average, treatment lasts from 1 to 3 months, after which it is necessary to support the elimination of symptoms with preventive measures for about 1 more year.

The main treatment is carried out in 2 directions, depending on the patient's state of health and the level of neglect of the disease. As for conservative treatment, this includes taking medication and exercising. Surgery is performed only if the preservative had no effect.

It is importantto follow a diet and follow the therapeutic recommendations.

Conservative treatment aims to relieve pain, restore and normalize spinal function, and prevent unwanted changes. In such a treatment, a whole range of therapeutic measures is used:

• vertebral traction (traction). Using special medical equipment, the spine is stretched to increase the distance between the vertebrae.
• drug therapy. The use of drugs during this disease is mainly aimed at relieving pain, relieving inflammation and the general normalization of metabolic processes in the body.
• physiotherapy. Thanks to such procedures, it is possible not only to reduce pain, but also to improve the effect of taking medication. Such methods are also used during the recovery period. In this case, laser beams, ultrasonic waves, low frequency current, operate with magnetic fields etc. are often used
• kinesiotherapyand exercise-based exercise?
• manual treatment. This treatment is selected individually for each patient.
• massage. Thanks to massage, you can speed up blood circulation to the tissues, remove sphincters and muscle spasms, in general, improve blood supply to tissues throughout the body.

If there is no pain or severe dystrophic changes, taking over-the-counter medications is inappropriate. The following types of medications are used to treat this disease and relieve pain:

• means for regeneration, as well as for the prevention of cartilage tissue degeneration: hyaluronic acid and analogues.
• to relieve inflammation.
• preparations to improve blood supply to tissues: B vitamins;
• antispasmodics?
• antioxidants: vitamins N, E and C.

Medicines can be prescribed not only as tablets and capsules for oral administration, but also as injections or topical ointments / creams. If there are acute complications, drugs are used to block the nerve endings.

Along with medication, it is very important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition. Drink at least 1. 5 liters of water a day.

One and a half liters of water a day is the recommended rule for the health of the joints and the whole body.

Of course, you can also use herbal tea, fruit drinks, dried fruit compotes or mineral water. Coffee, strong black tea, alcohol and carbonated beverages should be eliminated from the daily diet.

Prevention

The main causes of osteochondrosis are ignoring the requirements of the body, heavy loads and improper diet. This is why prevention should be based on the complete elimination of the negative effects on the spine and the prevention of the onset of pathological changes. For these purposes, it is enough to follow the usual rules of a healthy lifestyle (healthy lifestyle):

• only moderate physical activity during sports: morning exercise, gymnastics, sports, if the types of wrestling, no contact, swimming is a great choice.
• In case of a long stay in one place, for example, when sitting, it is very important to take breaks, at least once every 45-60 minutes. During this period, you should give your body 5-15 minutes for a little warm-up, which will restore normal blood circulation. It is also very important to pay attention to the right choice of office chairs or armchairs, giving priority to those that will support the spine, check the correct position of the hands on the table and the feet on the floor. Try to monitor your posture independently (your shoulders should be relaxed and your back should be straight).
• It is important to try to control your emotions in the event of a spasmodic reaction during stress. For these purposes, you need to learn relaxation techniques and watch regular massages for general body strengthening.
• For sleep, it is best to choose an orthopedic mattress with a flat surface. Of course, it will not be as soft as a feather bed, but its elasticity will ensure the correct position of the body.
• Consuming plenty of fluids and proper nutrition help not only to maintain metabolism, but also to strengthen the overall body:

Mental condition also has a negative effect on the condition of the joints.

• In case you need to move or lift heavy objects, it is very important to do it as smoothly as possible, without sudden lungs and injuries from the half-standing position. The use of a special support belt would not be unnecessary.
• An important point is the choice of high quality orthopedic shoes without high heels, with sufficient foot width. It is also possible to reduce the load on the spine by timely replacement of worn shoes, which is especially important for women. In summer, in Dhaka, at sea, if possible, you should walk barefoot on different surfaces, thus strengthening the leg muscles.

It is important to rememberthat prevention is much better and easier than the subsequent treatment of the disease.

Exercises

Under no circumstances should you start physical activity and exercise without a prescription or before the pain syndrome is relieved. The specialist must first alleviate any acute symptoms. In the presence of pain symptoms, exercise will be painful.

There are some really effective and simple exercises. They can be performed not only at home but also anywhere, including work or even on the street.

When starting to perform the exercises, in all cases the initial posture is sitting in a chair, arms folded at the knees:

It is worth starting with a warm-up:

1. In the starting position, you should slowly turn your head to one side until it stops and then to the other. Right now, you need to feel the neck muscles stretch. Once the neck is turned to one side until it stops, you should turn it a few more degrees as carefully as possible, avoiding sudden movements, and correct it in this position for 5 seconds. Experts recommend that you start any warm-up exercise to strengthen your neck muscles. Just perform 5 turns in each direction to develop neck strength and flexibility.
2. Next, you must tilt your head so that your ear is close to your shoulder. It is worth noting that at this point, the shoulder must remain still. At maximum approximation, you need to correct the position. Be careful not to cause discomfort or pain to the actions. As long as you perform such inclinations 5 times for each side.

Next, proceed to the main exercises:

1. Now that the warm-up is over, you can proceed to specific exercises that can give a good result. In the starting position, you should rest your hand on the right temple. Now you should try to tilt your head to the right and the hand at this time should prevent it. The effort must be such that it was heavy, but the head is still gradually tilted in this direction. For each side, 10 inclines will be enough. Of course, the hand must also change.
2. Next, you need to grab the occipital region of the head and create resistance, try to tilt the head back 5 times.
3. Exactly the same exercise should be done if you rest your palms on your forehead. Through the resistance, you have to pull the chin to the chest. It will be enough for 5 turns forward.
4. The conclusion of the training can be the warm-up of the table, which is done by lowering and raising the shoulders. At the highest point, you should lock for a few seconds, then lower them and relax completely. Enough for 10 repetitions.
5. Complete the exercise by stretching the neck in different directions. This set of exercises should be done daily. This is a great choice for warming up the neck with osteochondrosis

In addition to strength training, neck flexibility exercises may be included. They will help not only to strengthen the neck muscles, but also the tendons. Warming up will make your neck more mobile.

Exercises are recommended by experts not only for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, but also for all people over 30 years. The problem is that at this age, muscle fibers lose their flexibility, so it is important to maintain them, along with the overall health of the body.

1. The chin should be pulled to the chest and at this point help the head with your hands.
2. Very carefully, with your hands you have to tilt your head sideways to touch your shoulder with your ear.

Only the right treatment at the first symptoms of osteochondrosis will allow you to deal with this problem as soon as possible and return to normal life, without pain and discomfort.

Next, you need to perform several circular movements of the head in one direction and then in the other direction. 8 turns for each side will be enough. The exercise must be done very carefully. For safety reasons, you can hold your head with your hands.